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The Sunday Column – Blessed.

The Sunday Column – Blessed.

The Sunday Column – Blessed.

Chuck Thompson

Dec 21, 2025

a grade of an A+ in red ink

a grade of an A+ in red ink

Cleveland Community College announces fall honor rolls

Staff Reports

Dec 19, 2025

The Capital in Washington D.C.

The Capital in Washington D.C.

Congressman Tim Moore votes on two key legislation bills for housing and healthcare affordability

Staff Reports

Dec 18, 2025

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a graphic of North Carolina's borders

NC property taxes: We feel like we’re being taxed to death

Staff Reports

Dec 18, 2025

K9 with drug seizure on vehicle

K9 with drug seizure on vehicle

138 lbs. of meth seized during traffic stop

Chuck Thompson

Dec 17, 2025

Board of Elections entrance sign

Board of Elections entrance sign

Filing deadline looms for candidates; county commissioner race crowded

Chuck Thompson

Dec 17, 2025

Shelby City Council

Shelby City Council

Shelby City Council closes year with end of an era.

Chuck Thompson

Dec 16, 2025

Grant supports first responders

Grant supports first responders

Grant supports first responders

Chuck Thompson

Dec 15, 2025

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NC outline design

Unemployment rate unchanged 14th consecutive month

Staff Reports

Dec 15, 2025

The hardest game you'll ever play is life itself - Keep winning after football

The hardest game you'll ever play is life itself - Keep winning after football

The hardest game you'll ever play is life itself - Keep winning after football

Chuck Thompson

Dec 14, 2025

Tiffany Hansen

Tiffany Hansen

Cleveland County appoints Assistant County Manager for Consolidated Human Services Agency

Staff Reports

Dec 11, 2025

Amid mounting losses, Stein surrenders; Medicaid cuts reversed

Amid mounting losses, Stein surrenders; Medicaid cuts reversed

Amid mounting losses, Stein surrenders; Medicaid cuts reversed

Alan Wooten

Dec 11, 2025

Lattimore Mayor Alton Beal

Lattimore Mayor Alton Beal

Lattimore swears in Aldermen, talks sewer grants

Staff Reports

Dec 10, 2025

Cleveland County Board of Elections building

Cleveland County Board of Elections building

Historic change unfolding to chagrin of North Carolina Democrats

Alan Wooten

Dec 10, 2025

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thermostat

Energy assistance available for low-income households

Staff Reports

Dec 9, 2025

CCS Board of Education

CCS Board of Education

School board tables Marion, questions arise as to why

Chuck Thompson

Dec 9, 2025

Cleveland County Gov. named one of N.C.’s healthiest employers

Cleveland County Gov. named one of N.C.’s healthiest employers

Cleveland County Gov. named one of N.C.’s healthiest employers

Staff Reports

Dec 8, 2025

Daniel Thomas, grand marshall

Daniel Thomas, grand marshall

Boiling Springs kicks off the holiday season with parade and tree lighting

Chuck Thompson

Dec 8, 2025

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officers vcleaning a table at the Bulldog Quik-Snak

Cops help Bulldog Quik-Snak raise money for local troops overseas

Chuck Thompson

Dec 7, 2025

The bingo time limit crime: "B 68 you have a court date!"

The bingo time limit crime: "B 68 you have a court date!"

The bingo time limit crime: "B 68 you have a court date!"

Chuck Thompson

Dec 7, 2025

Missing person

Missing person

* LOCATED * MISSING PERSON ALERT

Staff Reports

Dec 6, 2025

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police blue lights in the night

Operation Ice-Breaker nets 44 kilos of crystal meth; breaks up drug ring

Staff Reports

Dec 5, 2025

Wayne King and supporters praying

Wayne King and supporters praying

Facing the voters: Wayne King files candidacy for county commissioner

Chuck Thompson

Dec 5, 2025

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cleveland County Commissioners' chambers

County commissioners wrap up year thanking staff, looking forward to 2026

Chuck Thompson

Dec 4, 2025

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